Upcoming Events:

Tuesday, September 3rd:

TSLC Study Hours begin for

Fall 2019.

Sunday, September 8th:

Bystander Intervention Training

for 1st-Year Thompson Scholars.

6:30-8:30 PM in the NSU

Ponderosa Rooms A & B.

Wednesday, September 11th:

Etiquette Dinner for 2nd-Year

Thompson Scholars. 7:00-8:30 PM

in the NSU Ponderosa Room E.

Business attire is required for the

dinner.

Friday, September 27th:

Assumption of Risk and Responsi-

bility Forms are due to the TSLC

Office for the Kansas City trip for

all 1st-Year Thompson Scholars. A

parent or guardian signature is

required if the student is under

age 19.

Wednesday, October 16th:

Mid-Semester Grade Check Forms

are due to the TSLC office; forms

will be distributed to students in

September.

Saturday, October 19th and

Sunday, October 20th:

Kansas City fall break trip for all

1st-Year Thompson Scholars.

Monday, October 21st and

Tuesday, October 22nd:

No classes at UNK-Fall Break

Sunday, November 3rd:

Honey Sunday service activity for

all 1st-Year Thompson Scholars.

Exact time and meeting location

to be announced, but the event is

typically during afternoon hours.

TSLC Study Hours for Fall 2019

Making Appointments at the TSLC Office

Fall 2019 TSLC study hours begin on Tuesday,

Sept. 3rd and will continue through Thursday,

Dec. 5th. More details about the TSLC study

hours program were provided to students at

1st and 2nd-Year orientation meetings. This

Fall, all UNK Thompson Scholars will be able

to utilize the Calvin T. Ryan Library on

Mondays-Thursdays from 12:30-9:00 PM to

complete TSLC study hours. 1st-Year

Thompson Scholars who live in Mantor Hall will also be able to uti-

lize the Mantor Seminar Room location as an option, Sundays

through Thursdays between 6:00 PM and 9:00 PM.

1st

-Year students must complete at least 60 minutes per week of the

Fall term, with the exception of the weeks of Fall Break and

Thanksgiving Break. Other Thompson Scholars will be completing

hours voluntarily or as part of an academic intervention program to

improve their grades. Students will need to present student ID to the

TSLC Study Hours Proctor or Peer Academic Leader facilitating the

study hours to record information accurately in our tracking system;

failure to check-in or check-out with the proctor or PAL will result

in no study time being awarded. At the end of the term, students

who meet the 60 minute requirement each week, as well as the five

students who accumulate the most number of minutes over the

semester will receive an additional incentive for their dedication to

their academics. If you have any questions about the study hours

program, please contact Julie Smith at the TSLC Office.

The TSLC Staff is available at the TSLC Office for student appointments

and walk-ins. At the start of the Fall term, approximately 450

Thompson Scholars are students at UNK, and it is important that we

manage staff time well so that all Thompson Scholars have access to

TSLC services.

If you need to schedule an appointment at the TSLC office, it is

best to contact the front desk either by stopping by the TSLC

office after entering Mantor Hall at the East doors, or by calling the

office phone number (308) 865-8364. This will get you direct access

to scheduling on the office calendar with the most up-to-date infor-

mation on staff availability. We prefer that you use those methods for

scheduling rather than trying to set up appointments via email, as our

schedules change so often that scheduling by email isn’t effective. If

you need to schedule with Dr. Campbell outside of her hours of availa-

bility at Mantor Hall, you can email her at campbelljn@unk.edu or call

her office at Warner Hall at 308-865-8566 to check her availability. We

welcome you to walk-in the office with your questions whenever you

need; students with appointments are served ahead of walk-ins. We

look forward to serving all UNK Thompson Scholars this year!

Student of the Week

Name: Jamie Ticas-Flores Hometown: Lexington, NE Major: Deciding What is the best part about being a Thompson Scholar? The best part about being a Thompson Scholar is how it’s almost impossible to slack off. We have a huge community of mentors and staff willing to encourage us at a moment’s notice! What motivates you? My biggest motivation is the power to prove wrong everyone who told me I would not make it this far. What experience in life has made you a stronger person? In the past year I have experienced much death in my family and have persevered through the loss. What sound or smell do you love? I love the smell of a coffee shop; it almost wakes me up! Where is your favorite place to visit and why? My favorite place is Washington D.C. because of the historic events and places to visit. What is one food that you would never give up? I would never give up my fries for anything. Fries are my comfort food. What’s the clumsiest thing you’ve done? I once spilled my bowl of cereal all over a dog... it was more milk than cereal. What are you obsessed with? I am obsessed with the singing group Pentatonix. What are you grateful for? I am grateful for the opportunity to attend college with such a gracious scholarship.

Important UNK Phone Numbers to add to your Contacts:

TSLC Office: 308-865-8364

UNK Police: 308-865-8911 UNK Helpdesk: 308-865-8363

Student Records: 308-865-8527 Residence Life: 308-865-8519

Student Counseling: 308-865-8248 Student Health: 308-865-8218

Finance Office: 308-865-8524 Financial Aid: 308-865-8520

Disability Services: 308-865-8214 1st Year Program: 308-865-8291

Academic Advising & Career Development: 308-865-8501

*Remember, you can look up any campus phone number on the UNK

website, using the Directory search option.

Tips for Thompson Scholars:

If you are unsure about an academic matter, be proactive

and ask for guidance and/or clarification immediately.

Unsure about a homework assignment? Need clarification on how to

study for a test? Confused about how a paper was graded? The more

quickly you take action in moments of uncertainty, the closer you will

be to resolution. This may include taking a perceived risk, such as

asking a question in front of your peers or approaching a faculty

member independently. However, staying on track academically is

worth the risk. Always use your syllabus as your guiding document for

course questions, but know that your instructors are the primary

experts to approach about these matters. Use their office hours to

your advantage; do be respectful in your contact with faculty members

by making an appointment if your question or concern might take

some time to discuss. Finally, if you feel emotional about a situation,

write out your questions or discussion points before attending a

meeting so that you stay on topic in your discussion.

Feeling Homesick?

Homesickness is common for students as they make adjustments to

college life. While it will change as time passes, students will have to

work through feelings of homesickness to be successful at UNK.

Talk to someone about your feelings. Friends, RAs, Mentors, PALs,

faculty, staff, advisors, and counselors are here to help at UNK!

Stay in contact with people back home while building your life at

UNK. Invite the people you miss to come visit you in Kearney.

Join organizations related to your major or interests. Finding

connections at UNK and in Kearney helps to ease feelings of

loneliness. Also, give yourself permission to enjoy your collegiate

life; growing more independent will be necessary to succeed.

Don’t make emotional decisions about college while you are

feeling homesick. Talk with advisors before dropping classes.

If your emotions are impacting your ability to attend classes or to

focus on your work, contact the TSLC Office to learn more about

campus resources to support your transition to college.